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Ministry of Home Affairs
Amendments proposed in Private Security Agencies Central Model Rules, 2006 to make Licensing Portal more useful
Amendments will ensure more effective compliance of the Act in the digital era and promote ease of doing business
Government of India recently launched Private Security Agency Licensing Portal, with features of single window system for licensing across the country, linked with Integrated Criminal Justice System for antecedents verification, online payment of licensing fees, along with facilities of e-sign and geo-tagging. For making this Portal more useful, certain amendments in model rules have become necessary.
- The intent of the amendments sought to be brought in the Private Security Agencies Central Model Rules, 2006 are:
- Insertion of linkage with Integrated Criminal Justice System for antecedents verification digitally in place of manual verification.
- Aligning the Model Rules with National Skill Qualification Framework  made mandatory w.e.f. 27.12.2018 by the Government of India.
- To digitize certain provisions that previously could be carried out by only offline methods.
- To enable electronic payment of the fee along with banker’s cheque or demand draft.
- To improve ease of doing business for private security agencies operating in more States than one by ironing out practical difficulties being faced by these agencies.
The Private Security Agencies Central Model Rules, 2006 were formulated to prescribe details of enforcement of the provisions of the principal Act. The States/UTs adopted these Rules by notifying their separate Rules. Government proposes to amend the Model Rules so as to ensure more effective compliance of the Act in the light of technological advancement in the digital era and promote ease of doing business.
The private security industry is a crucial component of security and safety in society. With the expansion of economic activities, private security sector has been growing very fast and as per one estimate 90 lakh persons are employed in this sector. The Private Security Agencies  Act, 2005 regulates functioning of the private security agencies through Controlling Authorities appointed by the State Governments and UT Administrations. The Ministry of Home Affairs administers this Act and formulates Model Rules thereunder.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has published the proposed draft of the Private Security Agencies Central  Model Rules, 2019 on 6.11.2019 at either of the following URLs:
https://psara.gov.in/PDFs/commentsenglish.pdf
https://mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/PrivateSecurityAgencies_07112019.pdf.
Comments/suggestions may be sent to us-pm[at]nic[dot]in i.e. us[hyphen]pm[at]nic[dot]in on or before 06th December, 2019.
Ministry of Power
Status of implementation of IPDS
Government of India launched the Integrated Power Development Scheme  in December, 2014 under which Distribution Infrastructure projects such as Strengthening of sub-transmission and distribution networks in urban areas; Metering of distribution transformers / feeders / consumers in the urban areas; IT enablement works; Enterprise Resource Planning ; Smart metering; Gas insulated Sub-stations ; and, Real Time Data Acquisition System  are executed.
So far, projects worth Rs.30,802 Crore [with Government of India  Grant of Rs. 19,322 Crore] have been sanctioned under IPDS covering project components outlined herein, of which GoI grant of Rs.16,717 Crore has been released to States/UTs.
Under IPDS, System strengthening and distribution  projects covering 547 Circles in 33 States/UTs were taken up. Out of these, the distribution system strengthening works in 544 circles have been successfully completed.
Under IPDS, Central funding is being provided for strengthening of sub-transmission & distribution networks in the urban areas and metering of distribution transformers/feeders/consumers for reduction of Aggregate Technical & commercial  losses. Funds have also been sanctioned under IPDS for underground  cabling and Aerial Bunched  cables and metering, which help in reducing AT&C losses.
Apart from IPDS, the Government has recently launched a Reforms based results Linked Distribution Scheme for Distribution utilities and a scheme for additional borrowings, both of which have linked financial incentives to reform in the areas of AT&C losses reduction and reliability of power supply. Reforms and financial incentives have been made inextricably linked to release of funds to Distribution utilities and States in this regard.
This information was given by Shri R.K Singh Union Minister for Power and MNRE in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Naval special child felicitated for creating world record in open water swimming
Ms Jiya Rai, an eleven year old daughter of Madan Rai, Master Chief at Arms II, posted in INS Shikra, created a world record on 15 Feb 20 by becoming the fastest special girl to swim 14 Km in open water. The VI standard student of Navy Children School , Mumbai swam from Elephanta Island to Gateway of India, a distance of 14 Km in 03 hours 27 minutes and 30 seconds.The solo swimming event was conducted under the supervision of Swimming Association of Maharashtra, an authorized body of Swimming Federation of India.
This extraordinary achievement of Ms Jiya is understood to have qualified for registration in India Book of Records, Asia Book & Limca Book of Records for youngest and first special girl in the world to swim a distance of 14 Km in 03 hrs 27 minutes and 30 sec in the open water.
The young champion has come a long way since she was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Delay in Speech at a tender age of about two years. Based on her doctor's advise that her repetitive knocking, a characteristic of her diagnosis could be purposely applied in water sport as therapy she was initiated in swimming. The water therapy worked wonders and Ms Jiya developed a passion for swimming. The parents were able to nurture this passion and help her prepare for various competitions by overcoming many odds.
On 23 Feb 20, Ms Jiya was felicitated with a Certificate and Trophy for this record breaking achievement, by Mr Abhay Dadhe , Associate Vice President of Swimming Federation of India at an award ceremony held at K R Kama hall, Mumbai.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves proposed acquisition of compulsorily convertible preference shares and equity of Nxtra Data Limited by Comfort Investments II.
The Competition Commission of India  approves proposed acquisition of compulsorily convertible preference shares and equity of Nxtra Data Limited by Comfort Investments II.
The proposed combination pertains to the acquisition of compulsorily convertible preference shares and a few equity shares of Nxtra Data Limited by Comfort Investments II. Further, it is stated that the CCPS shall be converted to equity shares upon completion of the valuation.
Comfort Investments II is a specialpurpose vehicle incorporated in Mauritius, created for the purposes of the proposed transaction and is owned and controlled by the investment funds advised by affiliates of the Carlyle Group Inc. The Carlyle Group Inc. is a global alternative asset manager, which manages funds that invest globally.
Nxtra Data, and unlisted entity incorporated in India, is a fully owned subsidiary of Bharti Airtel Limited which provides an integrated portfolio of colocation, cloud and managed services across Indiathrough its 10 data centers located in India across 7 locations.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
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Ministry of Finance
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PRESS COMMUNIQUE
Calendar for Auction of Government of India Treasury Bills 
After reviewing the cash position of the Central Government, the Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the Government of India, hereby, notifies the calendar for issuance of Treasury Bills for the quarter ending December 2023 as under:
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Notified Amount for Auction of Treasury Bills


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Date of Auction
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Date of Issue
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91 Days
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182 Days
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364 Days
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Total
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October 4, 2023
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October 5, 2023
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7,000
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8,000
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9,000
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24,000
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October 11, 2023
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October 12, 2023
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7,000
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8,000
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9,000
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24,000
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October 18, 2023
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October 19, 2023
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7,000
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8,000
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9,000
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24,000
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October 25, 2023
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October 26, 2023
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7,000
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8,000
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9,000
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24,000
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November 1, 2023
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November 2, 2023
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7,000
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8,000
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9,000
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24,000
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November 8, 2023
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November 9, 2023
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7,000
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8,000
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9,000
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24,000
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November 15, 2023
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November 16, 2023
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7,000
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8,000
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9,000
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24,000
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November 22, 2023
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November 23, 2023
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7,000
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8,000
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9,000
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24,000
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November 29, 2023
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November 30, 2023
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7,000
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8,000
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9,000
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24,000
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December 6, 2023
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December 7, 2023
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7,000
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8,000
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9,000
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24,000
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December 13, 2023
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December 14, 2023
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7,000
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8,000
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9,000
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24,000
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December 20, 2023
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December 21, 2023
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7,000
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8,000
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9,000
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24,000
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December 27, 2023
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December 28, 2023
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7,000
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8,000
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9,000
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24,000
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Total
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91,000
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1,04,000
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1,17,000
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3,12,000
The Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the Government of India, will have the flexibility to modify the notified amount and timing for auction of Treasury Bills depending upon the requirements of the Government of India, evolving market conditions and other relevant factors, after giving due notice to the market. Thus, the calendar is subject to change, if circumstances so warrant, including for reasons such as intervening holidays. Such changes, if any, will be communicated through press releases.
The auction of Treasury Bills will be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the General Notification No. F.No.4-W&M/2018 dated March 27, 2018 issued by the Government of India, as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Railways
New Gandhinagar Capital- Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express to offer Health Conscious Low Calorie Millet Rich Regional Menu
Railway shall deliver rich cuisine experience to travellers’ taste buds during the journey
The customised menu for Vande Bharat Train is in line with the theme of ensuing year 2023 to be celebrated world over as the International Year of Millets
Newly introduced Gandhinagar Capital- Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express shall be inaugurated on 30th September 2022. The indigenous developed train shall also come with a befitting Health Conscious Low Calorie Millet Rich Regional menu.
The much awaited experience of High end Vande Bharat Express travel from Gandhinagar Capital – to the Capital of Maharashtra State in Mumbai i.e. Mumbai Central shall be available to one and all with effect from 1.10.2022 post its inaugural run on the 30th of September 2022. The professional Catering Services arm of Indian Railways i.e. IRCTC shall deliver rich cuisine experience to travellers’ taste buds during the journey both on the inaugural day as well as regular runs.
Indian Railways is all set to serve high end delicacies suited to the taste-buds of esteemed clientele in the prestigious semi-high speed train. The elegant design and appearance of the train shall be ably complimented with local cuisine anticipating preferred train patronisation from Gujarat and Maharashtra, though the menu shall also address passenger expectations from other parts of the country.
Looking to cater to the premium business and Corporate segment that travels on the route, Health Conscious and Low calorie food options made from Ragi, Bhagar, Cereals, Oats, Muesli, etc shall be integral to the menu. Railways has not missed its focus on the preference of Fasting/ Jain/ Senior patrons in the Mumbai Gujarat Section. Dishes prepared from Sabu Dana, Bhagar and Fruits which are otherwise light on the stomach but still have high nutritional value are much a part of the menu.
The customised menu for Vande Bharat Train is also in sync with the theme of ensuing year 2023 which is poised to be celebrated World over as the International Year of Millets. The initiative has been steered by India in the U.N. General Assembly adopting a resolution in April 2021 and declaring 2023 as the International Year of Millets.
In a first, Healthy Malt Beverages for travelling kids are being introduced as a service in the premium train.
Replacing Chocolate Bars with local Brands of "Peanut Chikki" with Peanuts sourced from local farmers is being seen as a part of Be Vocal, Go Local ideology.
The Menu service being planned to suit the train schedule timings includes Morning Tea, Breakfast, Hi-Tea, Lunch and Dinner on the motto "Quality First ".
On board hospitality shall be extended by engaging experienced and competent professionals of balanced gender mix at par with the Mumbai Ahmedabad Corporate Tejas Trains run by IRCTC.
Prime Minister's Office
Virtual Summit between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Vietnam H.E. Nguyen Xuan Phuc
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will be holding Virtual Summit with the Prime Minister of Vietnam H.E Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phuc on 21 December 2020.
During the Summit, the two leaders will exchange views on wide-ranging bilateral, regional and global issues and provide guidance for the future development of India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
In 2020, both countries continued to maintain high-level exchanges. Vice-President of Vietnam H.E. Ms. Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh came to India in February 2020 on an official visit. Both Prime Ministers had a telephone conversation on 13 April 2020 to discuss the situation arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 17th edition of the Joint Commission Meeting  co-chaired by the two Foreign Ministers was held on 25 August 2020. Raksha Mantri held an online meeting with his counterpart on 27 November 2020.
Ministry of Power
NTPC Limited transfers renewable energy assets to NTPC Green Energy Limited 
Under the aegis of the National Monetization Pipeline of Govt. of India, NTPC Limited  completed the closing of the transactions in relation to consolidating its Renewable Energy  portfolio under one umbrella entity i.e., NTPC Green Energy Limited , on February 28, 2023. This is a transfer of RE assets/ entities owned by NTPC to NGEL, its wholly-owned subsidiary, incorporated on April 07, 2022.
The transactions comprised of transfer of 15 RE Assets, through a Business Transfer Agreement , and the transfer of 100% equity shareholding of NTPC Renewable Energy Limited , a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC, through a Share Purchase Agreement , executed on July 08, 2022.
This scheme has been implemented as a part of the corporate business plan of the group to provide an impetus to its focus on achieving the 60 GW RE capacity target by FY32.
Ministry of Education
Ministry of HRD releases roadmap for NCERT for the year 2020-21
In view of the decision of setting up of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Mission under AtmaNirbhar Bharat, and in view of the focus of Samagra Shiksha towards a Learning Outcome centric approach, it is necessary that NCERT develops the required resources for implementing these in an effective and timely manner, leading to all around improvement in learning outcomes and learning levels of students. On this basis NCERT has been directed by the DoSEL, MHRD to take up the following tasks on priority in 2020-21:
The Learning Outcomes 
For the implementation of the learning outcomes for grades 1-10 prepared by NCERT:
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Infographics/posters/presentations explaining each of the Learning Outcomes, for each subject and for each gradefor classes 1 to 5to be completed by October, 2020; for classes 6 to 12 by March, 2021.
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Online Teacher training courses for teachers of each grade for classes 1 to 5 in phases by December, 2020; for classes 6 to 12 in phases by June, 2021.
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Prepare supplementary/alternative academic learning material for entire curriculum for learners in COVID-19 times, especially those without any form of digital/online access - for classes 1 to 5in phases by December, 2020; for classes 6 to 12in phases by June, 2021.
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At least 10 items/questions each to measure each Learning Outcome of each subject for each grade in at-least two levels of proficiency to be prepared for classes 1 to 5 by November, 2020; for the rest of the classes by March, 2021.
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On the basis of NAS, 2017, hard spots have been identified by NCERT. Material to demystifyhard spots to be prepared for classes 1 to 5 by December, 2020; for the rest of the classes by March, 2021.
New National Curriculum Framework 
The new National Curriculum Framework  for School Education has also been initiated. NCERT will be expected to make changes in the textbooks in accordance with the new NCF. Subject expertswill initiate this process for school education, and give interim report by December 2020.
While redesigning textbooks, it is to be ensured that nothing but the core content is placed in textbooks. Also, the cognitive load of the textbooks is too high. Additional areas, such as creative thinking, life skills, Indian ethos, art, and integration, etc. need to be integrated. NCERT will also start working on the layout and design of the new textbooks well in advance, however, the new textbooks shall be written based on the new NCF. The new NCF is expected to be ready by March 2021.
Under AtmaNirbhar Bharat, for PM E-Vidya,NCERT is also expected to prepare content for Class 1 – 12 for SWAYAM PRABHA channels  and start the channels by August this year.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to inaugurate the first Global Innovation Summit of the Pharmaceuticals sector on 18th November
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the First Global Innovation Summit of the Pharmaceuticals sector on 18th November 2021 at 4 PM via video conferencing.
This is a distinctive initiative that aims to bring together key Indian and international stakeholders from the government, industry, academia, investors, and researchers to discuss and strategize priorities to foster a thriving innovation ecosystem in the pharmaceuticals industry in India. It will also highlight the opportunities in the Indian pharma industry that has huge growth potential.
The two-day Summit will have 12 Sessions and over 40 national and international speakers deliberating on a range of subjects including the regulatory environment, funding for innovation, industry-academia collaboration, and innovation infrastructure.
It will witness participation of leading members from domestic and global Pharma Industries, officials, investors and researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, John Hopkins Institute, IIM Ahmedabad and other eminent institutes.
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will also be present on the occasion.
Ministry of Defence
Infiltration by Terrorists
There have been 138 cases of infiltration by terrorists along Line of Control/International Border during the year 2019. Due to concerted and synergized efforts of security forces, 157 terrorists were neutralized in the year 2019 in Jammu & Kashmir.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to Shri Vijay Pal Singh Tomar in Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Defence
37TH EDITION OF INDIA - INDONESIA COORDINATED PATROL
Indian Naval Ship  Khanjar, an indigenously built Missile Corvette along with Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft is undertaking coordinated patrol  with Indonesian Naval Ship KRI Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin, , a Kapitan Patimura-Class Corvette, from 23 to 24 Nov 21. The 37th edition of CORPAT between India and Indonesia will also witness participation of Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both Nations. The exercise, is being conducted as a ‘non-contact, “at sea only” exercise in view of COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the mutual trust, synergy and cooperation between the two friendly Navies.
India and Indonesia have been carrying out Coordinated Patrols  along the International Maritime Boundary Line  twice in a year since 2002, with an aim of keeping this vital part of the Indian Ocean Region safe and secure for commercial shipping, international trade and conduct of legitimate maritime activities. CORPATs help build understanding and interoperability between navies, and facilitate institution of measures to prevent and suppress Illegal Unreported Unregulated  fishing, drug trafficking, maritime terrorism, armed robbery and piracy.
As part of Government of India’s vision of SAGAR , Indian Navy has been proactively engaging with the countries in the Indian Ocean Region. India and Indonesia have traditionally enjoyed a close and friendly relationship covering a wide spectrum of activities and interactions, which have strengthened and institutionalised over the years. The Maritime interactions have been growing steadily between the two navies with frequent port visits, bilateral exercises and training exchanges.
The 37th edition of IND-INDO CORPAT seeks to bolster the maritime cooperation between the two navies and forge strong bonds of friendship across the Indo Pacific.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Films Division presents concluding part of NRITYANJALI – an ode to Indian Classical Dance
Mumbai, October 27, 2020
After the overwhelming response to the first part of Nrityanjali, an online festival of documentary films on the life and work of some of the leading Indian classical dance exponents, Films Division is presenting the concluding part of the festival where well-researched documentaries on the distinct styles, depth and nuances of some of the ancient and popular classical dances will be screened on FD website and YouTube channel between October 28–30, 2020.
The Nrityanjali – Part II begins with the screening of Aum Namah Shivay . The film is about Parvati, the Goddess of dance and daughter of the Himalayas and the consort of Shiva-Nataraja who brought the dance to the Earth. Various manifestations of dance are found in India from the Himalayas in the north top to Kanyakumari in the south bottom.While wandering, she interacts with the sculpted myths by her devotion and offers her prayers to the Gods in the form of sacred Indian classical dances.
Kathakali  is an early filmic description of the unique classical dance drama of Kerala and shows the self discipline required for learning Kathakali. The documentary also shows the schools were this ancient dance form is taught to pupils and the various characters made up for the performance.
Odissi Dance  is on the famous classical dance, "Odissi", originated in Orissa many centuries ago, to become most popular throughout the country and abroad.
Kuchipudi Dance: Ancient & Modern   & Part –II .The first part of the film briefly traces the tradition of this popular dance form and the second part presents ‘Bhama Kalapam’, a homage to Lord Krishna.
The Thinking Body . Dance is the state of being that transcends one's physical self, delving into deep states of resonating minds in a spectrum of timelessness, of time-past, time-present and time-future. The Thinking Body interprets the mind of the character it portrays through spiritual layers. Indian Classical dance forms provide a perfect vehicle for interactions of varied emotions and rasas in perfect harmony, irrespective of time, space and gender.
Kathak . One of the popular classical dance forms originated from India, Kathak traces its origins to the nomadic bards of ancient northern India, known as Kathakars or storytellers. Its form today contains traces of temple and ritual dances, and the influence of the bhakti movement. From the 16th century onwards it absorbed certain features of Persian dance and central Asian dance which were imported by the royal courts of the Mughal era. This film dwells on the history of Kathak dance.
The documentaries will be streamed simultaneously on www.filmsdivision.org/Documentary of the Week and https://www.youtube.com/user/FilmsDivision for three days, from 28th to 30th October, 2020.
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